Los Cabos
Fun in the surf and sun is the life of Los Cabos, an area that stretches between the town of Cabo San Lucas to the west and San Jose del Cabo to the east along the southernmost coast of Baja, California and Mexico. In between lies the “Corridor,” a string of cozy hotels, championship golf courses, winding horse trails, and gogeous white-sand beaches.
Before You Go: Need-to-know info
Entry Requirements: Passport
Language: Spanish
Currency: Peso
Flight Time: 8 hours from NYC, 2.5 hours from LA
Getting Around: Bus, car, taxi
Los Cabos At Its Best
Best Weather: October to May
Best Prices: June to October
Festival highlights: Semana Santa, which begins in March or April, leads up to Easter and is celebrated with parades and passion plays; Mexico’s independence is celebrated in mid-September with fireworks and parties.
What to do
Scuba & Snorkel
Whether you’re catching one or communing with hundreds, the wide array of fish that ply the waters off Los Cabos is a main attraction. Underwater sightseers will love El Chileno an underwater preserve; Bahia Santa Maria, a picturesque cove surrounded by cliffs; Gordo Banks; El Arco, called “Land’s End,” where sea lions dart about; and Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park for a close encounter with a whale shark or hammerhead.
Take Romantic Boat Trips
Take a water taxi or private yacht over to Lover’s Beach for a picnic lunch, some sand under your toes, and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Take a luxury sunset sail from and Cabo San Lucas Bay. You and your new spouse can watch as the sun sinks into the crystalline water as you cruise past iconic landmarks like the Los Cabos Arch while sipping on a glass of champagne.
In The Area: San Jose Del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas
San Jose Del Cabo
The quieter of the two main towns, San Jose is an old Mexican village built around the Colonial-style church Iglesia San Jose and a charming town square still filled with vendors. Just around the corner, the lush and serene Estero de San Jose, a freshwater estuary, hosts more than 200 bird species. Visit the nearby Regional Museum to glimpse the area’s past.
Cabo San Lucas
Once the anchorage of choice for celebrities seeking a quiet getaway, this lively town is now the mecca for those who seek a fishing charter (many Corridor hotels also have their own fleet of boats), whale-watching excursion (January to March), glass-bottom boat ride, or snorkel or dive trip. Nightlife and shopping are also big draws. Be forewarned that cruise ships anchor here, often bringing crowds of passengers.
